Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to overcome the prevailing security issues plaguing the region. Speaking on Tuesday in Jos during a visit from students of Senior Course 48 at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College in Jaji, Kaduna State, Mutfwang described the recent violent incidents as acts of terrorism.
The governor expressed deep concern over the resurgence of attacks on peaceful communities, noting that these killings have stripped many residents of their livelihoods, especially farmers who are frequently targeted while working on their farms.
While acknowledging the military’s contributions to addressing the security crisis, Mutfwang urged for more aggressive measures. He emphasized a direct link between insecurity and the poverty index in Plateau, stating that the challenge is not merely military but also economic in nature. “It is intended to keep the people in perpetual poverty at a very rudimentary level,” he said.
He stressed that ordinary farmers can no longer access their farms safely, making it imperative to secure lives and property to enable productive activities that improve individual and family prosperity.
Mutfwang called on the military to employ both kinetic and non-kinetic strategies to tackle the nation’s security problems. He pledged ongoing support for the military and other security agencies to ensure a peaceful and vibrant Plateau State.